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October 22, 2012

The Cuban Missile Crisis on History.com and Beyond

Fifty years ago today, the Cuban Missile Crisis moved into a new phase as John F. Kennedy addressed the nation, revealing that Soviet missile bases had been discovered in Cuba. He also announced a naval quarantine of the island designed to ...

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The Cuban Missile Crisis on History.com and Beyond

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